Goya Foods Partners with Renowned Artist Alexander Mijares to Create a One-of-a-Kind Goya “Can Sculpture” at PAMM Museum

December 13, 2017

MIAMI, Dec. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, has partnered with renowned artist and one of South Florida’s most vibrant artistic talents, Alexander Mijares. Goya commissioned Mijares to create a one-of-a-kind Goya “Can Sculpture” at the Perez Art Museum as part of Goya’s “Pasión es Goya” campaign and PAMM’s “Second Saturday” activations.

PAMM is a modern, contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries. Just like PAMM, Goya has been looking for ways to bring families together and at the same time help out the community through advancements in education and culture. This is why Goya has partnered with PAMM to host “Free Second Saturdays,” a day in which families can go to the museum and enjoy a variety of activities for free. Together, they have created hands-on activities and provided free Spanish tours, making sure that everyone in Miami’s diverse population can enjoy a fun day with their families.

On December 9, 2017, Goya Foods unveiled the Goya “Can Sculpture” by Alexander Mijares. The sculpture consists of recycled Goya cans that were turned into a stunning work of art. Goya also provided guests with a tasting of some of their products to be enjoyed while witnessing the unveiling.

“We are beyond excited to see the magic that Alexander Mijares has created with our Goya cans,” said Cynthia Chipi, Marketing Director of Goya Foods of Florida. “The exhibition brings people together by combining a strong passion for both art and food.”

The sculpture is now available for sale. Goya Foods will also be making a donation of Goya products to charity. The goal is to give back to the people who support Goya and to continue with their commitment to improve the communities where their customers and employees live.

For more information about Goya Foods, visit www.facebook.com/GoyaFoods, via Twitter @GoyaFoods, Instagram @GoyaFoods and using #GoodFoods.

Fans who want to follow Alexander Mijares online can do so via Twitter @Mijares and Instagram @Mijares.

About Goya Foods

Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures packaged foods and distributes more than 2,500 high-quality food products from the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.

About Alexander Mijares
Alexander Mijares has established himself as one of South Florida’s most vibrant artistic talents. Miami-born and internationally acclaimed artist Alexander Mijares brings a colorful perspective and injects new life into the art world with a myriad of vibrant creations. A self-taught artist, Mijares finds inspiration in the dynamic energy of both the city of Miami and his Cuban and Spanish roots, to create culturally-rich pieces. His vision has been recognized both nationally and internationally by some of the most discerning art collectors across the globe. Mijares has also been recognized as the Top 10 Influential Artist of 2013 by Elite Daily and has been featured by Forbes as Top 10 Impressive Instagram Profiles to Follow. He has displayed several of his most-acclaimed pieces in New York City’s Times Square, Nobu’s former South Hampton outpost, at private events in Los Angeles and San Francisco as well as in several locations throughout Miami, including the Presidential Office at Florida International University. Recently, Mijares unveiled his work at the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, presenting his pieces installed in the psychology rooms. Additionally, Mijares has collaborated with Real Madrid for El Clásico by creating a 50 ft. mural. Mijares has also found inspiration in music: the rising artist collaborated with Pitbull during the 2014 World Cup, painted the iHeart Radio Station Studios, and has created custom pieces for artists like Justin Bieber, Tori Kelly, and Pharrell.

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Less Than 10% of Small Business Workers in Top Hispanic Metro Areas Have Access to Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans

December 13, 2017

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — More than 90% of small business workers in the five top Hispanic metro areas of the United States do not have access to employer-sponsored retirement savings accounts, according to the study published by Finhabits: 2017 Latino Small Business Workers Lack Retirement Savings, released today. The study found a significant ethnic gap. In addition, states with the largest concentration of Hispanic residents had the lowest participation in retirement savings. Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and Florida are among the states with the lowest participation rate (under 25 percent) overall.

The 2017 Latino Small Business Workers Lack Retirement Savings study takes a comprehensive bottoms up look at employer and employee retirement health in the U.S. small businesses segment, representing 37,563,000 full-time, private sector workers – 1/3 of the U.S. workforce, and 5,486,000 businesses with fewer than 100 employees.

“We have a retirement savings problem in the U.S. and the data clearly shows a wealth savings gap with Hispanics working at small businesses,” said Carlos Garcia, the founder and CEO of Finhabits. “Our analysis found a moderate and troubling correlation between retirement savings and the Hispanic population of a city. This will have a long-term impact on the quality of life and the economy. We need more aggressive retirement education aimed at the Hispanic community and need to leverage technology to enable them to invest in their future easily even when they do not have access to 401(k)s.”

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Key Findings of the 2017 Latino Small Business Workers Lack Retirement Savings Study

401(k)s are not readily available for small business employees – The study found in the five most Hispanic metro areas only an average of 4 percent of companies with less than 100 employees offered a 401(k). Even in the least Hispanic areas, access was only 11 percent.

Southern states are the worst for small business employee retirement savings – Arizona, New Mexico, Florida, and Texas all have Hispanic population levels above 20 percent and are among the states where employees, (1) have less access to a plan through their employer and (2) are also least likely to be saving for retirement.

Hispanic Retirement Savings Gap – The study found that cities with a higher Hispanic population have a lower number of employees saving for retirement. Tellingly, the metro areas with the largest Hispanic populations average less than one third of employees saving for retirement compared to the five metro areas with the smallest Hispanic populations (11 percent vs. 35 percent).

Connecticut is the best state for small business employee retirement savings – Finhabits found that 41.9 percent of small business employees in Connecticut had a retirement plan.

For additional information on the study or to download the whitepaper, visit https://docsend.com/view/bxfqwhm

Methodology
The data in this study was compiled by Finhabits from the United States Census Bureau 2015 SUSB report to create the total universe of businesses and employees, the Department of Labor 2015 Form 5500 dataset to create the Defined Contribution (DC) participation universe, and Pew Research Center data on demographic and economic profiles of Hispanics by state and county to define Metropolitan Areas. For the purposes of this paper businesses with more than 100 employees were excluded from the total universe from the SUSB report and businesses with DC plans with more than 100 participants were excluded from the DC participation universe. This report does not include participation in IRAs. The number of employees per business includes both full- and part-time workers whose payroll was reported under the specific organization’s IRS Form(s) but excludes leased employees whose payroll was filled under an employee leasing company’s EIN and temporary staffing. The total universe of businesses represents private companies and excludes the public sector. Businesses operating without an EIN, and businesses with an EIN but without employees, are excluded from the SUSB universe.

About Finhabits
Finhabits Advisors is an SEC-registered digital investment advisor that helps people develop the habit of investing for their future by combining fiduciary advice with behavioral nudges. The bilingual, mobile-first platform allows users to set up Roth and Traditional IRAs, as well as individual investment accounts from a computer or smartphone, in just a few minutes — making it easy for anyone to start building wealth for their future. For more information, visit finhabits.com.

This is not an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Investing involves risk. Brokerage services are provided by Apex Clearing Corporation, member of FINRA/SIPC.

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January is Your Best Time to Book Cheap Flights in 2018

December 13, 2017

MIAMI, Dec. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Skyscanner, the global travel search engine, has historically claimed early January as peak season to find travel deals, and 2018 is shaping up to be no different. According to data gathered from Skyscanner’s more than 60 million monthly users, January is the best time to book cheap flights in the first half of the year – both domestic and international – before travel demand and prices are expected to spike.

For travelers considering short or long-haul travel next year, the first two weeks of January are expected to offer the best deals for the first half of 2018:

US domestic flights are averaging around 16 percent cheaper than the yearly average. Come March, airline tickets could potentially increase by 13 percent over the yearly average.*
International flights are potentially up to 36 percent cheaper than the yearly average. But in March, tickets risk an increase of up to 56 percent more expensive than the yearly average.*

Given the favorable data for both domestic and international travel, Skyscanner has identified destinations experiencing growth in terms of searches and bookings. These alluring destinations are sure to whet prospective travelers’ appetites:

International destinations where Skyscanner has seen traveler interest are Phuket, Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Edinburgh.
Trip by Skyscanner, Skyscanner’s new partnership with Trip.com, has found that U.S. travelers are increasingly interested in Hamburg, Lyon, Bologna, and Casablanca as new destinations to explore in 2018.
Five destinations already topping 2018 searches and bookings with Skyscanner users are not surprisingly New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, and Las Vegas.

The window for savings is clear but narrow, and Skyscanner advises seizing the opportunity the first two weeks of the year to try and score the best deals of 2018. Given the predicted spike in prices shortly after January, this is the ideal time for travelers to search and book cheap flights to most destinations, and finally choose a New Year’s resolution they’ll be more inclined to keep.

Along with these data-informed savings, Skyscanner is supporting Travel Tech Association’s first-ever National ‘Shop for Travel’ day on January 9, 2018. This is a day for travel brands to promote the best deals to inspire travelers to search and book their next trip before travel prices go up.

*Data Methodology: Pricing trends and estimated flight savings are based on Skyscanner historical data extracted for domestic and international round-trip flights in economy class booked between December 3, 2016 – December 3, 2017.

About Skyscanner
Skyscanner is a leading global travel search company providing free search of flights, hotels and car rental. Founded in 2003 Skyscanner helps to meet the travel planning needs of over 60 million people each month. Skyscanner is available in over 30 languages. Skyscanner’s highly-rated free mobile app has been downloaded over 70 million times. The privately-owned company employs over 900 staff and has ten global offices in Edinburgh, Singapore, Beijing, Shenzhen, Miami, Barcelona, Glasgow, Sofia, Budapest and London. For more information, please visit http://www.skyscanner.com and our news site.

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(Español) «Paddington 2: la historia de la película», las aventuras del oso inmigrante continúan con un libro mágico

December 12, 2017

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Discovery en Español’s “AVENTURA NFL” Dives Deep Into The NFL To Show The Culture And Passion Of American Football

December 12, 2017

MIAMI, Dec. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Discovery en Español and the National Football League (NFL) join forces for AVENTURA NFL, an action-packed half-hour special that takes a 360-degree look at the culture and passion found in the NFL gameday experience. Produced by NFL Films and premiering exclusively on Discovery en Español Tuesday, December 19 at 10:00 PM ET, AVENTURA NFL offers a fun and engaging look at the game through the eyes of players, game broadcasters, cheerleaders and fans.

Hosted by Carla Aranguren, AVENTURA NFL was specifically created by Discovery en Español and the NFL to introduce the game experience to a Spanish-speaking audience. Shot in Miami in the days surrounding the Dolphins’ Week 9 Sunday Night Football game against the Oakland Raiders, Aranguren shows viewers the Hispanic ties found throughout the NFL, from its players and cheerleaders to the Spanish language broadcasters and passionate fans supporting both teams.

“With its deeply-dedicated fanbases, fierce rivalries and festival-like gameday atmosphere, NFL football has become an essential element of American Hispanic culture,” said David Tardio, Vice President of Ad Sales, Discovery U.S. Hispanic. “AVENTURA NFL combines the iconic production values, compelling storytelling and unlimited access of NFL Films with a unique cultural point of view that will speak directly to the League’s millions of Hispanic fans.”

The show features Aranguren 1-on-1 with players from each team including Dolphins long snapper John Denney, who teaches her the art of longsnapping, Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper and cornerback TJ Carrie, and Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso. Aranguran also picks up dance tips from members of the Miami Dolphins cheerleading squad, checks out the view from the press box for Dolphins Spanish language radio broadcaster Eduardo Martell, and experiences the passion felt by fans of both teams including the Sanchez family, who are longtime Dolphins fans, and Katalina who proudly represents Raider Nation in South Beach.

The Hispanic NFL fan base is one of the league’s most powerful with 28 million strong in the U.S., and in 2016, Hispanics accounted for an average of 1.7 million viewers of live NFL Regular Season games across the league’s three broadcast networks (CBS, FOX, NBC).

“Year in and year out, the incredible passion found in the Hispanic NFL fan base continues to be a key driver of the league’s popularity on a global level,” said Jaime Weston, NFL Senior Vice President of Marketing. “Our Hispanic fans are knowledgeable and passionate about our game, and we are excited to partner with Discovery en Español to produce a special like AVENTURA NFL that embodies those characteristics and delivers engaging content to the Hispanic audience.”

AVENTURA NFL is an NFL Films production led by Rob Gehring, and Alan Brown, produced for Discovery en Español. Michela Giorelli and Rafael Rodriguez served as executive producers for the network.

For more about network programming, please follow us on facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.

About Discovery en Español
Discovery en Español connects Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S. to the world and all its wonder and possibilities. It provides quality programming focusing on bold storytelling across core genres including adventure, ingenuity, natural history, investigation and current affairs. Created by Discovery Communications, Discovery en Español is widely distributed on Hispanic tier packages throughout the country. It also reaches audiences across screens on the ”Discovery en Español GO”TV Everywhere app. For more information, please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.

About NFL Media
NFL Media is comprised of NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL.com, NFL Now, NFL Mobile from Verizon and NFL RedZone.

Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, fans turn to NFL Network to receive information and insight straight from the field, team headquarters, league offices and everywhere the NFL is making news. Launched in 2003, NFL Network gives fans unprecedented year-round inside access to all NFL events, including the Super Bowl, Playoffs, regular season, preseason, Pro Bowl, Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend, NFL Draft, NFL Scouting Combine, Senior Bowl, league meetings, minicamps and training camps.

For fans on the go, all NFL Network programming can also be streamed live on smartphones through NFL Mobile from Verizon, as well as other digital platforms such as TuneIn.com and through Watch NFL Network on tablet (NFL Mobile, Watch NFL Network and NFL on Windows 10 apps), PC (NFL.com/watch), Xbox One and Xbox 360 (NFL on Xbox app) and other connected TV devices (NFL app on Apple TV, PlayStation 4, Android TV and Amazon Fire TV). Watch NFL Network access is available for NFL Network subscribers of participating TV providers. For more information, go to NFL.com/nflnetwork.

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HOLA USA Names New Editor-In-Chief

December 12, 2017

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On the heels of a stellar first year, HOLA USA has officially named Miguel Sirgado Editor-in-Chief. Sirgado will oversee editorial content for the Hola USA brand.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Miguel Sirgado lead our editorial efforts, and bring his dynamic energy, creativity, and worldliness to our content platforms,” said Sylvia Banderas Coffinet, Publisher/VP of Integrated Sales, HOLA USA. “Our readers crave a modern and vibrant in-culture narrative that resonates with their lifestyle and global mindset. With over two decades of seasoned experience under his belt, Sirgado’s credentials and unique sensibilities will help shape our editorial voice.”

Sirgado’s diverse cultural background, coupled with strong journalistic expertise span the worlds of art, architecture, interior design, entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion. He’s written for a host of leading media outlets including Vogue Brasil, Vogue en Español, El Nuevo Herald, People en Español, Ocean Drive Magazine, Casa y Estilo, Travesías, O Tempo and Cubaencuentro. He was the Entertainment Editor at People en Español for 8 years and the editor of Galería 305 and Revista Viernes, the Sunday and Weekend magazines at El Nuevo Herald, for 2 years. His fresh perspective lends itself to elevating HOLA USA’s content, and expanding its audience engagement in the era of new media.

“I’m honored to take the editorial helm, and curate stories that connect with our well-heeled audience,” added Miguel Sirgado, Editor-in-Chief, HOLA USA. “At the core of HOLA USA are elements that speak to me personally – from beauty and style, to celebrity and culture – and I look forward to sharing my vision and inspiration through the storytelling experience.”

Born and raised in Cuba, the multi-faceted talent studied art history at the Instituto Superior de Arte in Cuba, and worked with the National Ballet of Cuba. Sirgado opened Ballet Teatro de La Habana under the direction of famed ballet dancer and choreographer Caridad Martinez. He collaborated on and co-produced an HBO documentary about Cuba, ‘Patria o Muerte’ with well-known artist and designer Olatz Schnabel. Also, Sirgado sat on the Art Basel Miami Beach Jr. Host Committee, and has worked in the fields of advertising and public relations.

HOLA USA caters to one of the nation’s much-coveted consumers: affluent Hispanic women. As it embarks on year two, the Brand has already established itself at the forefront of the national Hispanic lifestyle media landscape.

During launch year alone, it outperformed competitors at newsstands, secured a strong client base of over 50 blue-chip advertisers, and reaped exponential consumer growth in print, online, social and television subscribers with a US Latino reach of over 6 million. In addition, the Brand breaks industry norms by publishing original, exclusive stories in English and Spanish and allowing consumers to elect their language preference on their content platforms.

HOLA USA builds on that success with the hire of new talent, continuing to grow its team with notable hires like Ambassador James Costos, and moving its offices to a larger space in midtown Manhattan as they continue to expand their foothold in the US.

About ¡HOLA!:
Founded in 1944, ¡HOLA! Magazine has become one of the world’s leaders in its field. Its long history publishing the best celebrity and royalty photographs has made it an international icon for glamour, informative accuracy and good quality. The ¡HOLA! Group publishes 30 international editions in 10 languages across five continents. ¡HOLA! reaches 25 million readers worldwide, engages with 24 million unique monthly visitors, has over 13 million social media followers, and is seen by 21.5 million on its broadcast channel, ¡HOLA! TV.

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HITN’s President and CEO To Be Special Guest at the XIX Festival de los Reyes Magos de Vieques, Puerto Rico

December 12, 2017

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITN, the leading Spanish-language network that offers educational and entertainment content to more than 44 million households across the United States, confirmed the attendance of Mike Nieves, the network’s President and CEO, as a special guest member of the board of directors of the XIX Festival de los Reyes Magos de Vieques. Nieves was invited in recognition of his tireless efforts to defend the rights of Puerto Ricans on the mainland. The festival will take place on Sunday, January 7, 2018 in Esperanza Park in Vieques, Puerto Rico.

“It is an honor to attend the XIX Festival de los Reyes Magos de Vieques this year on behalf of all of the Puerto Ricans who strive to uphold Puerto Rican values and traditions outside of the island,” remarked Michael D. Nieves, President and CEO of HITN. “It is important to start 2018 with the certainty that we are capable of facing misfortune with the cheerfulness and persistence that characterize our people. Puerto Rico is reinventing itself following its recent calamity by doing what it does best: celebrating life through its music, values and traditions.”

Nieves was one of two boricuas unanimously chosen as honorees by the festival’s board of directors this year for their dedication to promoting the rights of Puerto Ricans in the mainland US. The organizers cited Nieves’s activism and humanitarian work.

“Ever since the Festival de los Reyes Magos de Vieques was founded in 2000, Michael has given us his unconditional support in the form of his participation and sponsorship,” noted Ramón Figuero Sorrintin, President and Founder of the Festival de los Reyes Magos de Vieques. “He supports the Vieques community in other ways as well through his collaboration with ‘Vieques en Rescate,’ a nonprofit organization that assists cancer patients on the island. For all of these reasons, we felt he deserved to have the festival dedicated to him this year.”

Michael D. Nieves currently leads HITN’s general operations, making sure its programming is in line with the network’s vision and mission. These include educating viewers by providing relevant content that helps them understand their civic duties and responsibilities as useful members of society. Before joining HITN, Nieves held a number of city government positions in New York City, where he is known for his political activism and humanitarian work.

ABOUT HITN

HITN-TV is a leading Spanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family. It reaches more than 44 million viewers in the US and Puerto Rico via DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter Spectrum, Frontier Mediacom, CenturyLink Prism and Cablevision. For more information, please visit www.hitn.org.

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(Español) MassMutual aprueba un pago de dividendos por la cantidad de $1,600 millones a propietarios de pólizas en 2018

December 12, 2017

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Digital Trends Names Civic Type R as Best Car of 2017

December 12, 2017

TORRANCE, California, Dec. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Honda Civic Type R has been named the Best Car of 2017 by Digital Trends, a leading technology news site. With its muscular 2.0-liter VTEC Turbo^® engine, short-throw 6-speed manual transmission, race bred chassis and rigid body, the Type R is the most powerful Honda ever sold in America.

Digital Trends recognized the Civic Type R for its power and handling, along with its everyday usability and affordability. Digital Trends editors base their picks on the most successful and exciting products in each of the product categories they review.

About Honda

Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport/utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2016, more than 95% of all Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

For More Information
Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com/civic-type-r. To join the Civic Type R community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/hondacivictyper. Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of the 2018 Honda Civic Type R is available at hondanews.com/honda-automobiles/channels/civic-type-r.

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KRZZ-93.3FM La Raza hosted “Radiothon for Kids”, a benefit for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals this past December 1st and 2nd in San Francisco, California

December 11, 2017

SAN JOSE, California, Dec. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (OTCQX: SBSAA) along with its leading radio station in the Bay area, 93.3FM La Raza (KRZZ) in San Jose/ San Francisco announced today that they hosted their 9th annual Radiothon for Kids with the purpose of raising funds for the benefit of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals. The live event began on Friday, December 1^st from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (PST) and it continued on Saturday, December 2 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (PST). Listeners of 93.3FM La Raza tune in to patients and their families sharing their stories of healing, dreams and miracles all thanks to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals. For nine consecutive years, the Latinos in the Bay Area put their heart in the Radiothon to benefit Children’s Hospital in Oakland, California. This time $407,000.00 was collected from Friday 1^st to Saturday, December 2^nd, where the radio team, 93.3 FM La Raza, volunteers, and the donors made once again the Radiothon a complete success.

The “Radiothon for Kids” was hosted by the radio personalities from 93.3FM La Raza (KRZZ), such as El Terrible “Al Aire con El Terrible”, “Chikilin” Adal Loreto, Gilberto Ríos “El Compa Gil”, El Barzon, El Semental, among others who broadcasted live from the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, which is a part of the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, to serve the area of San Francisco, San José. One hundred percent of the donations collected during this two day Radiothon will be donated to the fund of health services of the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals.

“Nothing is more important to our future than helping those who devote their lives to the health and well-being of children. It is an honor for 93.3FM La Raza to organize this event for eight consecutive years and we are proud of our contribution to this community. The power of radio is alive and well in San Francisco, San Jose through KRZZ, specially with events like this one,” said Christian de la Cruz, VP/General Manager of 93.3FM La Raza.

“The UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals truly appreciates the significant efforts of 93.3 FM La Raza and its followers along with the commitment they demonstrate by helping the sick children in our community. “Radiothon for Kids”, will provide the opportunity for listeners to hear anecdotes directly from patients and their families about the care and recovery obtained through the help provided by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, regardless of their ability to pay for receiving aid,” said Elena Jovel, Director of Programming at 93.3FM La Raza.

Celebrities have always been present at this event and this year was no different. Kevin Ortiz, a young revelation of the Regional Mexican genre, was present during our “Radiothon for Kids” on Friday, December 1^st.

The UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals receives more than 250,000 patients each year. Approximately 27% of the patients are Hispanic, so Radiothon for Kids will create awareness of this fact and the services that the hospital offers.

Tune in to 93.3FM La Raza who continues to support this noble cause. Listeners are welcome to donate at 1-800-680-3622 or by visiting the webpage give.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is a leading Hispanic media company that owns and operates 17 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Spanish Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Latin Rhythmic format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 250 affiliated stations reaching 93% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns multiple bilingual websites, as well as LaMusica, a mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

Media & Press Contact SBS:

Vladimir Gomez
VP Corporate Communications
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